Guyanese Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed Arrested Following Shooting at Police Official’s Home

Guyanese opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed is in police custody after a late-night shooting incident at the residence of a senior police official.

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October 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Georgetown, Guyana — Guyanese opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed and two associates remain in police custody following a late-night shooting incident on Monday, October 12, 2026. The confrontation occurred outside the Barr Street, Kitty, residence of Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, who serves as the head of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Branch Unit.

Authorities reported that the incident took place at approximately 23:45 hrs. Preliminary investigations indicate that gunfire was exchanged after Mohamed allegedly drove past the home of the senior officer, who is a primary witness in an ongoing United States extradition case involving the opposition leader.

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The Government of Guyana has confirmed that it is briefing the United States Department of Justice regarding the circumstances of the arrest. Protesters gathered outside the Kitty Police Station on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to demand transparency and accountability following the event.

While the Guyana Police Force investigates the alleged discharge of a firearm with intent, claims have surfaced suggesting Mohamed was attempting to document the use of state resources at the officer’s private property. The police have yet to address allegations that their personnel fired upon the opposition leader during the encounter.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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